Free Health Care

Family Planning Waiver

You may qualify for free birth control and family planning services!

This program, called the Family Planning Waiver (FPW) includes physical exams AND birth control. 

You can learn more about it here.

Who qualifies?

• Low-income women, 15-44, living in Wisconsin may be eligible.
• If you are under 18, only your personal income (not what your parents make) is looked at for this program.

What kind of services are available if I receive the FPW?

• Birth control exams
• Birth control: the pill, Depo shot, condoms and more
• Pap tests
• Pregnancy tests
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD/I) tests and treatment
• Emergency contraception (the “morning after” pill)

How can I find out if I qualify?

You have 4 options:

1. Contact one of the following agencies and speak to a staff member.  They will ask you questions about how much money you make, how many people live in your home, your age, and where you were born.

• New Concept Self Development Center, Inc.:  414-344-5788 
• Milwaukee Adolescent Health Program:  414-277-8911

2. Go to your local Economic Support Offices below and ask to enroll in the Family planning Waiver.  

• Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center: 1220 W. Vliet Street
• Mitchell Street branch office: 1020 W. Mitchell Street.

3. Go to this website

4. Call 1-866-323-4778

If you qualify, any of the above agencies or clinic staff can help you sign up.

Enrollment is very simple and takes only a few minutes.  There are 2 form.  The 1st allows you to access free services that same day!  The 2nd makes sure that you qualify for care and supplies for the rest of the year.

How soon can I start getting services?

Once you complete the forms, you can receive services right away, and you choose your own clinic.

Are services confidential?

YES!  Regardless of your age and where you go for care, all services are confidential.

Take advantage of this opportunity if you qualify!  It allows you to take control of your body, your health and your life.